Car safety

Looking for peace of mind when out on the road? Here are the safest cars according to independent crash-test body Euro NCAP

Car safety is rapidly evolving, but what is a Euro NCAP score?

Worried about your car passing its MoT? Read our full guide on what to expect and how to prepare it

Ford’s small SUV is rated four stars in Euro NCAP’s final batch of safety results for 2022

What are the current child seat regulations in the UK? Here we give you a complete rundown on what you need to know

The EU has mandated speed limiters on all new cars, we explain what they do

Traffic sign recognition is available on many new cars - here we explain what it does and how it works

ISOFIX child-seat mounting points are fitted in many cars; we explain how ISOFIX works and how it compares to a seatbelt

Ford introduces new tech that will limit the car’s speed in certain areas, doing away with the need for road signs

Everything you need to know about hill start assist, the car tech that helps you get moving on steep inclines

Practical Dacia Jogger MPV gets poor safety score; Honda HR-V and DS 4 get four stars

We explain what Blind Spot Monitoring is in cars and how it can keep you safe

We explain what cross traffic alert is and how it keeps you safe

We break down the benefits of traffic jam assist to explain whether it's right for you

You may have heard of Autonomous Emergency Braking - but what is this relatively new, yet increasingly common technology?